Rodri May Return to Manchester City This Season

Rodri, the Ballon d'Or winner, is making an unexpectedly swift recovery from his ACL injury and could return to Manchester City before the end of the Premier League season. Initially ruled out for the entire campaign, reports indicate he is ahead of schedule and has impressed medical staff with his rehabilitation progress, including using a running machine. As Manchester City struggles with form, having won only one of their last ten games, his potential return could provide a significant boost. Rodri has expressed his desire to return this season, aiming to participate in both the Premier League's final matches and the upcoming Club World Cup in June and July. Coach Pep Guardiola had previously stated that Rodri would not play again this season, but this new development raises hopes for a comeback. The 28-year-old's contract with City runs until 2027, although he remains open to possibilities in the Spanish league in the future.